Oswestry Central vs Winyates and Matchborough
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Central vs Winyates and Matchborough Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oswestry Central safer than Winyates and Matchborough?
Oswestry Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Winyates and Matchborough has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,234 crimes. Winyates and Matchborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Central vs Winyates and Matchborough?
Oswestry Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winyates and Matchborough shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough?
In Oswestry Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Winyates and Matchborough, it is Violent Crime (398 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough?
Oswestry Central recorded 291 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winyates and Matchborough recorded 202. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Oswestry Central vs Winyates and Matchborough?
Violent crime in Oswestry Central totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 398 in Winyates and Matchborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Central recorded 1,440 crimes (now 1,571, a change of +9.1%). Winyates and Matchborough recorded 1,207 crimes previously (now 1,234, +2.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Oswestry Central has a resolution rate of 9.3% and Winyates and Matchborough has 19.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough?
Oswestry Central falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Winyates and Matchborough is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Oswestry Central or Winyates and Matchborough on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Central and Winyates and Matchborough. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.